Canson Artist Series Mixed Media Pad 5.5x8.5
- 30 sheets, wirebound pad
- 138 lb / 224 gsm acid-free paper
- Dual surface: fine and medium texture
- Micro-perforated sheets, French-made
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A small side-wire mixed media pad with heavy paper that handles wet and dry media on two textures. At this pad size, large paintings will not fit.
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ASIN: B018QCQOLWModel: 59772Category: Watercolor Paper
Overview
Side wire binding lets the pad lie flat and the micro-perforated sheets tear out clean. The heavy French-made paper has a fine side and a medium side, and a removable half-sheet carries tips that can serve as a bookmark.
Heavy paper lets watercolor, gouache, ink, pencil and marker share one pad, so a traveler can carry a single book. The pad is small and the paper weight field in the listing conflicts with the title.
Who it's for
Sketchers, journalers and students who switch between pencil, ink and light washes get a flexible pad. Serious watercolorists and large-format artists should look at heavier, larger paper.
Pros and cons
- Two surfaces in one pad
- Acid free paper
- Micro-perforated tear-out sheets
- Lies flat with wire binding
- Small sheet size
- Not true watercolor paper
- Paper weight field conflicts with title
Performance notes
The fine side suits pencil and ink detail while the medium side holds more water and pigment. Heavy paper resists buckling under light washes, though wet techniques still warp thin areas if overloaded.
Specifications
| Brand | Canson |
|---|---|
| Model | 59772 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Paper Weight | 138 lb / 224 gsm |
| Paper Dimensions | 5.5 x 8.5 inches |
| Item weight | 0.29 kg |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Paper |
| Paper Finish | Dual surface, fine and medium |
| Color | White |
| Other details | |
| Sheet Count | 30 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Wet or dry media |
| Style | Side wire bound |
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Frequently asked questions
Is a 5.5 x 8.5 inch pad big enough for watercolor sketches?
The sheets are 5.5 by 8.5 inches, which suits travel sketches, studies and small paintings. Larger scenes need a bigger pad.
What media work on Canson Artist Series mixed media paper?
The title lists watercolor, gouache, graphite, ink, pencil and marker.
How many sheets are in the pad?
Thirty.